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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,542.39, 17,314.44 and 4,146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,542.39, 17,314.44 and 4,146.91 is: 6,220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,542.39 : 17,314.44 = 4,146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,542.39/17,314.44 = 4,146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,542.39x = 17,314.44 × 4,146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,542.39x = 71,801,424.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,801,424.38/11,542.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.67

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